Opposition leader Raila Odinga has claimed that close to half a million people were present for his mock Presidential inauguration in Nairobi earlier this year.
The January 30 People's President coronation happened in Uhuru Park, in the presence of Odinga's supporters, allies and media houses, though a section had been shut down to prevent the live broadcast of the controversial function.
The oath-taking ceremony was, however, snubbed by his National Super Alliance (NASA) co-chiefs, with Raila saying that all interested quarters were given every opportunity to attend.
"Over half a million people came to witness the event which started hours late, kicking off at about 2: 30 pm when it was set to happen at 10 am," he said.
Musalia Mudavadi, Moses Wetangula and Kalonzo Musyoka would later come up with excuses as to why they snubbed the event.
According to Raila, however, the trio deliberately skipped the function, defending himself over claims that he misled them into absence, terming it a well-popularised event which was known to all.
"January 30 was cast on stone and announced in all media houses. It was delayed so that everybody who was supposed to be there would be there but some were still absent so I don't want to be blamed for that," he said.
The three who would later be branded traitors by Raila's supporters have since given varying excuses, with Wetangula recently claiming that Raila personally told them to keep off the event due to its treasonous nature.